The UCLA LPPI 2025 policy briefing held on January 29 in Sacramento gave fellows a unique opportunity to engage with key stakeholders, including labor leaders, nonprofit organizations, and California state representatives. Among the many impactful moments, the Diálogo inside the Assembly Chamber stood out as a powerful experience that underscored the significance of diverse leadership…

California’s judiciary plays a critical role in shaping the lives of its residents. Yet, despite Latinos making up nearly 40% of the state’s population, they remain significantly underrepresented on the bench. We had a Q&A with Gabriella Carmona, a senior research analyst at LPPI and lead author of Balancing the Bench: Examining the Representation of…

This post is based on an interview conducted by KFF Health News, which published an article on March 17, 2025. The KFF article is also available in Spanish. Medicaid is a critical lifeline for millions of Americans, providing health coverage to low-income individuals and families. However, persistent myths about Latinos and Medicaid continue to fuel…